"All the Way" is a song by American rapper BigXthaPlug featuring American country singer Bailey Zimmerman. It was released on April 4,2025,through UnitedMasters,as the lead single from BigXthaPlug's third studio album I Hope You're Happy (2025). The song was produced by BandPlay and Charley Cooks.
On February 14,2025,BigXthaPlug shared a first snippet of the song through his Instagram which was reported to be his first country-leaning single release.[1] The song was confirmed to be part of an upcoming country EP.[2] Zimmerman announced the release date for the song on March 25.[3]
In an interview with Complex,the singer revealed that he was not involved in writing the song but was approached by BigXthaPlug through text messages with a demo version,asking to get him on it. Zimmerman "immediately" agreed and got into the studio to record his vocal take,admitting that it took some time to "get [the song] perfect".[4]
Composition
"All the Way" was described as "a love song about heartbreak"[5] that combines elements of country music and Southern hip-hop,including a steel guitar with deep bass that helps create a "crossover sound". It starts with an acoustic guitar before Zimmerman opens with the chorus which is followed by a verse from BigXthaPlug,talking about "broken promises and lost love".[1] The song was described as a "hard ballad" with a notable "trap-style country groove".[6] It was seen as a first foray into country music for BigXthaPlug and a considerable "step outside his comfort zone".[7]
Critical reception
Zachary Horvath of HotNewHipHop thought that both shared "some chemistry and sound at home" while merging their soundscapes.[8] Trace William Cowen at Complex called it a "blend of BigX and Bailey's strengths" that "sounds right at home amid the current crop of country crossover hits".[4]Vibe's Preezy Brown and Armon Sadler hailed it a "winning effort" and first taste of what to expect from BigXthaPlug's upcoming country-inspired project.[9]
Music video
An accompanying music video was released alongside the song on April 4,2025,and was filmed in March 2025 at an old country cottage.[10] It features shots of both performing in front of a pickup trucks. The video was said to reflect the song's lyrics about navigating through heartbreak and trouble within a relationship.[1]
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